Big shots: Joel, Sting at Allegiant Nov. 9
ONE is in the mood for a melody. The other walks through fields of gold.
Generation-spanning superstars Billy Joel and Sting are co-headlining Allegiant Stadium on Nov. 9. The rock legends will each perform hits from throughout their careers, in the unique co-billing announced Thursday morning.
Tickets will go on sale to the general public beginning 10 a.m. Pacific time Feb. 2 at ticketmaster.com. Presales are 10 a.m. Wednesday through 10 p.m. Feb. 1.
Joel and Sting have never headlined together. But they have a history in Las Vegas.
Joel most recently played Allegiant Stadium in February 2022. Sting was in residency at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace from October 2021-April 2023.
In his Allegiant Stadium debut, Joel headlined his first performance since a 2017 show at T-mobile Arena. He also co-headlined with Elton John at MGM Grand Garden from March 24-25, 1995; Feb. 17-18, 2001; March 28-29, 2003.
Joel played his expected favorites, among them “Just The Way You Are,” “We Didn’t Start The Fire,” “Uptown Girl,”; “It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me” “Big Shot” and “You May Be Right.” Joel paid tribute to memorialize Elvis, donning a pair of cheap shades and sideburns and swiveling for 10 seconds of “Viva Las Vegas.”
Sting’s “My Songs” show was peppered with hits, including two versions of “Roxanne,” a slow, jazz version near the top and the familiar arrangement at the close. “Every Little Thing She Does is Magic,” “Walking On the Moon” and “Every Breath You Take” were revived.
Sting said he’d been directed to play “just the hits” in his Vegas engagement. He reminded the crowd, “That’s all I have are (expletive) hits.”
More ‘Fuss’
The Killers have already added to their “Hot Fuss” series at the Colosseum.
The band has extended their first residency on the Strip to include Labor Day Weekend, Aug. 31-Sept. 1, announced Thursday morning.
“We’re doubling down,” the band posted on its social channels. “Due to popular demand we’veadded two more shows to our Caesars Palace residency (8/31 & 9/1). Get your tickets while they last.
The series’ first eight shows run Aug. 14-30. Public on sale is 10 a.m. Pacific time Saturday.
The Vegas band’s residency marks the 20th anniversary of its debut album, and the band will play“hot Fuss,” in its entirety. The lineup from that album will play the Vegas dates: Brandon Flowers(vocals), Dave Keuning (guitar), Mark Stoermer (bass) and Ronnie Vannucci (drums).
The Killers’ compilation album, “Rebel Diamonds,” was released in December.
Tiësto is headlining several nightclubs and resorts on the Strip in ’24. But there is just one Super Bowl, and the superstar DJ is playing that, too.
The NFL announced the 55-year-old nightclub mainstay is the first in-game DJ ever in a Super Bowl, for the Feb. 11 spectacle at Allegiant Stadium. Tiësto will perform a set during warm-ups, then remain and spin throughout the game.
Portions of the performance will be featured on the Super Bowl LVIII broadcast on CBS and live streamed on the artist’s social channels.
In a statement, the Dutch headliner said he was excited to be part of the in-game production. “And it’s even more incredible that it’s in my favorite place — Las Vegas. Thank you to the NFL for having me. I cannot wait to party with you all at the big game!”
In a unique residency schedule announced this month, Tiësto is playing five prominent clubs in four major Strip resorts this year. He’s booked at clubs in Tao Group Hospitality and Groot Hospitality at LIV Nightclub and LIV Beach at Fontainebleau Las Vegas, Omnia Nightclub at Caesars Palace, Tao Beach Dayclub at The Venetian, and Wet Republic at MGM Grand.
“Each year, we look to elevate the in-stadium experience for our fans, and with our first
Super Bowl in Las Vegas, it seems only fitting to embrace the legacy of iconic DJS in this city by having Tiësto bring his signature style to our biggest event,” said Tim Tubito, director of event presentation and content at the NFL. “As one of the most influential Dj/producers who helped define the culture of Las Vegas and electronic music around the world, Tiësto is the perfect artist to help us create an unforgettable game-day experience for our fans, players and viewers everywhere.”
The pregame DJ set debuted at Super Bowl LIV in Miami. This is the fifth year of a DJ will perform during warm-ups. DJ Khaled performed in Miami, D-nice in Tampa Bay, Zedd in Los Angeles and DJ Snake in last February’s Super Bowl in Phoenix.
Cool Hang Alert
The booking of the the year, so far, might be “Shock Collar Comedy” at 10:30 p.m. Friday at Notoriety Live. This is 10 comics who have 90 seconds to win over a panel of headliners and producers. The catch is, the comics are wearing 12volt shock collars. Guests can zap the comedians at any time to throw the off their acts.
Veteran comedian British Jon hosts this U.k.-born concept. He said on KSNV Channel 3 when the show was announced: “It’s a bit of fun. No one gets hurt, let me be clear about. My lawyers have told me to say that.” The shock-collar is really more like a marketing routine, it seems, to draw interest. Each 90-minute set is followed by an on-stage interview, or maybe interrogation.